US Embassy pays courtesy visit to CMM

15.12.25 – Representatives of the US Embassy in Maputo visit the CMM office in Maputo. The CMM, chaired by Edson Matches (PCA), received representatives from the Embassy of the United States of America. The aim of the meeting between the two entities was to discuss mutually beneficial partnerships in the mining sector in Mozambique.

Twigg Exploration & Mining Signs Second Community Development Agreement with Balama

Twigg Exploration and Mining, Limitada (operator of the Balama Graphite Mine) and the Government of Mozambique today, December 5, 2025, formalized the signing of the Second Community Development Agreement (ADC II), marking a new chapter of cooperation, inclusion and sustainable development for the communities of Balama.ADC II reinforces the commitment begun in 2017 with the…

Edson Matches, Defends the Strengthening of Legality, Control and Transparency in the Exploitation of Critical Minerals

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mozambican Chamber of Mines, Edson Matches, defended the strengthening of legality, control and transparency in the exploitation of critical minerals, stressing that it is essential to guarantee that the resources from mining activities effectively benefit local communities. The intervention was made during the National Conference on…

National Conference on Mineral Criticals

Mozambique is going through a crucial political and institutional moment, marked by the implementation of the Inclusive National Dialogue, which aims to promote deep and participatory reforms in strategic sectors for the country’s future. One of the central axes of this process is the revision and modernization of the legal framework for the governance of…

CMM attends EITI International Secretariat mission meeting

14.11.2025 – As part of the EITI International Secretariat’s supervisory visits to the initiative’s member countries, the Mozambican Chamber of Mines (CMM), represented by Helton Coroa, took part in the Secretariat’s mission meeting in Maputo. The delegation from the EITI International Secretariat was led by Mr. Gilbert Makhore, EITI’s Regional Director for Anglophone and Lusophone…

Mozambique Chamber of Mines Board of Directors takes office

The new governing bodies of the Mozambican Chamber of Mines (CMM), elected on July 30, 2025, took office on Friday, October 31, 2025. In his inaugural speech, the Chairman of CMM’s Board of Directors, Edson Matches, congratulated the outgoing president and reaffirmed his commitment, together with his team, to continue CMM’s mission and vision, with…

CMM takes part in the 7th Annual Gem Fair (FAGENA)

23.10.25 – The Mozambican Chamber of Mines (CMM) had the honor of participating in the 7th edition of the Annual Gems Fair (FAGENA), held between October 23 and 25, 2025, in the city of Nampula. Since its first edition in 2016, FAGENA has established itself as a strategic platform for promoting sustainable mining and socio-economic…

EXTENSION OF TERM – Public Tender

The Mozambican Chamber of Mines (CMM) hereby announces the extension of the deadline for submitting proposals to hire an expert to draw up a CMM business plan until 11:59 p.m. on October 27, 2025. However, CMM invites all eligible and qualified bidders to submit proposals. The Tender Document, in Portuguese, can be requested via the…